Weathersfield Weekly Blog July 18 edition

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View of downtown Woodstock from the top of Mount Tom via the Faulkner Trail.

News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It

Select Board Meets to Set Town Tax Rate
The select board met on Thursday, July 7 to set the FY23 tax rate. The minutes have been posted. 

Reading through the minutes is confusing at best. The select board and town manager are still unsure of how much money is in the Reserve Fund accounts and the General and Highway Funds. 

The Highway and General Fund balances are unclear as FY22 closed a week ago and an audit has not been conducted yet. Town manager Brandon Gulnick projected the balances to be around $81,000 in the Highway Fund and in the General Fund around $205,000. 
(If these funds don't get used for invoices still coming in, shouldn't these monies be used to reduce FY23 taxes?)

Dave Fuller made a motion (and then amended it) to set the tax rate at  0.6269 for Total Municipal Taxes to be Raised-$2,080,674.
Taxes will be due on 
  • August 17, 2022  
  • November 16, 2022 
  • February 15, 2023 
  • May 17, 2023
Fuller then made a motion to credit the 22-23 tax bills on the General Fund 0.0148 to dissolve the balance of $49,214 for an account that was set up for delinquent tax losses. The board was unsure how this would appear on the tax bills.

Weathersfield tried to reduce its lot size requirements. Then its residents spoke up.
 Ethan Weinstein reporting for VT Digger writes:

Confronted with zoning changes that would have encouraged development, Weathersfield residents turned out en masse to dissuade the Selectboard from approving the new bylaws.

Across hours of public hearings, dozens of residents showed up, most voicing opposition to changes. Many argued shrinking lot-size minimums would slowly ruin the rural character of the town, potentially increasing property taxes along the way.

“This is great having all these people here. Where are you at the planning commission when we’re working on this stuff?” Mike Todd, chair of the Selectboard and a planning commission member, said at a June 6 public hearing. “This isn’t fair, I’m telling you, and it ain’t right. It’s very disrespectful to the people who put their time in at the planning commission.” “I’ve been doing this for six years; I’ve never seen so many people in one room,” Selectboard member Paul Tillman said at the board’s vote on June 20.

The board ultimately voted 4-1 to send the changes back to the town Planning Commission, seeking more clarity on what land in Weathersfield can and can’t be developed. So many meetings into the process, some board members still felt confused about what it was the town was deciding on.

“I’m still having trouble assembling what I’m even thinking about,” David Fuller, vice chair of the Selectboard, said the day of the board’s vote, a sentiment echoed by two of his colleagues. “I don't have enough information to make a clear decision.”


Southern State Correctional Facility contends with surge in Covid cases
Kori Skillman reporting for VT Digger writes:

More than three dozen people incarcerated at Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield were positive for Covid-19 on Friday, according to Department of Corrections data.

Southern State’s positive cases were propelled higher by 24 new positive tests on Thursday, the department reported. The 39 total cases on Friday — down from 40 on Thursday — is the highest number across the prison system, the data showed.

A total of 90 incarcerated residents were positive for Covid as of Friday afternoon, the DOC reported.

Some cases have been medically cleared and others have been added between Thursday and Friday, according to Rachel Feldman, a Department of Corrections spokesperson.

Numbers at Northeast Correctional Complex in St. Johnsbury and Northwest State Correctional Facility in Swanton were in the 20s on Friday afternoon, with 27 and 21 positive cases, respectively.

Officials contain hazardous 2,200-gallon tar spill in Springfield

Ella Ruehsen reporting for VT Digger writes:

State and local crews worked quickly together to contain a 2,200-gallon tar spill and evaluate impacts of contamination on Monday, said Paul Stagner, deputy chief of the Springfield Fire Department.

Although some tar did reach a brook running alongside Route 11, the damage wasn’t severe, according to Stagner. The road itself was not harmed, he said.

Vermont’s Hazardous Materials Response team and the state Agency of Natural Resources worked with the Springfield Fire Department to tackle the problem. The spill resulted from an accident involving Pike Industries, one of the biggest paving companies in New England, Stagner said. Pike officials and a state engineer were present when a hydraulic line failed in a piece of Pike’s paving equipment.

A person who tried to fix the line and stop the leak suffered minor burns on his arms and was taken to the hospital, according to Stagner. The man was released from the hospital after treatment.

“I've been on the state hazmat team for a number of years myself and on the (Springfield) department for over 17 years,” Stagner said. “This is the first time I've ever seen something like this happen with this piece of equipment.”



Biologist discovers native lady beetle, thought to be extinct in Vermont
Emma Cotton writing for VT Digger reports:
When Julia Pupko pulled a little red bug out of her sweep net in late June, she doubted it was the two-spotted lady beetle. No one had seen the species in Vermont since 1996, and biologists feared it was extinct in the state.

Upon closer inspection, she saw that she had, indeed, captured the tiny, elusive creature. What’s more, another wriggled beside it in her net.

“I was really excited,” she said. “I ended up photographing them for so long that my phone died.” Pupko, an ECO AmeriCorps member and the community science outreach naturalist with the Vermont Center for Ecostudies, had been on a specific mission to find rare lady beetles when she ventured out that day.

While the center has a team dedicated to chronicling various types of species all around the state, called the Vermont Atlas of Life, it has also endeavored to create a separate atlas specifically for lady beetles.

More than 450 species of lady beetles — also commonly called ladybugs — exist across North America. In Vermont, 45 species have been identified, including 36 native species, but 12 have been missing from the state since the 1970s. Staff members wanted to know whether the species were truly gone from the state.


Bridgerton Weekend and Regency Ball at The Wilburton

Bridgerton fans-HEADS UP!

“The social season is upon us!”
Bridgerton Vermont Weekend and Regency Ball at The Wilburton Resort,
Manchester, Vermont, July 29 - 31, 2022

Dearest gentle reader, you are cordially invited to the social event of the season at the grand hilltop estate of Lady Wilburton, Lady Bridgerton’s American cousin. 

The Bridgerton Wilburton Weekend, inspired by the second season of the Netflix hit Bridgerton, will be held on Friday July 29 – to Sunday, July 31, 2022 at The Wilburton, 257 Wilburton Drive in Manchester, Vermont. 

A two-night stay in the turn-of-the-century mansion guest rooms is required. Rates begin at $275/night plus a $100 per person fee for daily breakfast and parties. The Bridgerton weekend package can be booked at Wilburton.com or by calling 802-362-2500.

The theme weekend kicks off Friday night with a wine and cheese reception on the veranda of the gilded age Wilburton Mansion. Saturday morning, following a lavish country breakfast, guests can promenade through the 30-acre estate on a guided tour through sculpture gardens in the on-site Museum of the Creative Process.

The Bridgerton Garden Party and Ball takes place on Saturday from 5 – 7pm. Guests are formally presented (and given tiaras) as they descend the historic marble steps. Regency era dances will be taught in the marble pavilion. Bridgerton theme cocktails and tea sandwiches will be served. Guests can play croquet and giant chess on the hilltop lawns overlooking the Green Mountains. Prizes will be awarded for most festive Bridgerton themed attire.

Family innkeeper and event producer Tajlei Levis says, “Like the Bridgertons, we are a large, joyful family. We celebrate our 35th anniversary as family innkeepers this Columbus Day. We love producing historic theme weekends at The Wilburton so that the guests feel like they have stepped back in time.”

The Wilburton has 27 hotel rooms, private vacation homes and mansions, an outdoor pool, tennis court and sculpture gardens. To book the Bridgerton weekend or for more information, call 802-362-2500 or visit wilburton.com.



CNBC ranks Vermont as top state to live in

CNBC has ranked Vermont as the top state to live in, same as last year.

The cable business news channel cited how easy it is to vote in Vermont as one reason, mentioning that residents can opt to vote by mail or in person, and can start voting 45 days before election day.

“No state offers better access to child care,” CNBC said. It did not explain how it reached that conclusion, which may come as a surprise to many Vermonters.

The cable channel called Vermont’s health care system “top notch.” It also cited “clean air, low crime and low stress.”

Vermont was the only state to score an A+ on life, health and inclusion, earning 308 out of 325 possible points.

CNBC found some room for improvement. It said that while Vermont is strong on inclusiveness, the state did not score as highly on that metric as it did on others.

Vermont did not score nearly as well on business-friendliness. It ranked 31st, in part because — just as last year — it ranked last on “workforce,” a metric that measures a state’s success at attracting talent, in particular educated workers. The metric also takes into account state worker training programs and worker productivity, and gives points to states with so-called “right-to-work” laws that allow workers to opt out of joining a union at their workplace. Vermont does not have a “right-to-work” law.

Vermont did move up in rankings as a state in which to do business. Last year, it ranked 42nd.

One reason the state moved up in overall rankings is that it improved from 46th to 22nd on infrastructure.

VOTE on August 9 or by Absentee Ballot

WFLD Town Clerk Posts Voter Information







IN ORDER TO PREPARE FOR ELECTION DAY, THE TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE WILL NO LONGER BE OPEN THE DAY BEFORE AN ELECTION. 

 PLEASE REMEMBER TO REQUEST YOUR EARLY/ABSENTEE BALLOTS BY THE THURSDAY BEFORE EVERY ELECTION.

REGISTER TO VOTE: “Same Day Voter Registration”. Same day voter registration means that you can come to the polls on election day and if you have not already registered to vote in our town you may complete an application to the voter check list and upon approval you may be allowed to vote that day.

EARLY OR ABSENTEE BALLOTS: You or a family member on your behalf, may request an early or absentee ballot from your Town Clerk by telephone, mail or e-mail at any time up until 4:00 P.M. on the Thursday before all elections.

You can also go to the Town Clerk’s office and vote your ballot while at the office. Or, you can pick up your ballot, only your ballot, at the Town Clerk’s office and take it home to vote. (You cannot pick up a ballot for your spouse or anyone else.)

If you take your ballot or have a ballot sent to you, you must return the ballot to the Town Clerk’s office or to the polling place no later than 7:00 P.M. on the day of election.

If you are ill or disabled, you can request that a pair of Justices of the Peace deliver a ballot to you. You can request assistance in reading or marking your ballot from the Justices. They must return the ballot to the Town Clerk for you.

SAMPLE BALLOTS POSTED: Wednesday, July 20, 2022

IMPORTANT DATES:

Voting by Australian Ballot - Tuesday, August 9, 2022, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM,
Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney

All Australian Balloting is held at Martin Memorial Hall, 5259 US Route 5, Ascutney



VT Digger launches 2022 Election Guide

By VTD Editor

VTDigger has launched its 2022 Election Guide ahead of one of the most consequential primary elections in decades.

Even before the campaign season began, 2022 was set to be a historic election year in Vermont. Two of the state's three members of Congress, four of its six executive officers and roughly a third of all members in both legislative chambers are leaving their posts this year. Meanwhile, legislative district lines in many regions, including Chittenden County, have been redrawn for the first time in 10 years.

Concert Reports

Jackson Browne
The Flynn, Burlington VT
A benefit concert for Vermont filmmaker Jay Craven's latest film, "Lost Nation".

Music legend Jackson Browne brought his band to The Flynn theater last week. The performance was a benefit for Jay Craven's new film "Lost Nation". 

The show was announced in the spring and quickly sold-out. The band tour started in June with a break before hitting the east coast beginning July 13 in Connecticut. The Flynn show was squeezed in on their day off.

We made the trip north for the show and were not disappointed. 

Part-time Woodstock resident Val McCallum is in Jackson's band and was shredding all night.

Kevin Barry was also in the band but it sounded like he was sitting in for The Flynn show. We've seen Kevin with a number of performers: Peter Wolf and Mary Chapin Carpenter, a few others I cannot recall.


It was great night and I'm looking forward to seeing Craven's new film.

More photos: CLICK HERE

Emma Swift with Robyn Hitchcock
Billsville Outside, Manchester VT

On a beautiful summer Saturday evening, we headed to our favorite Vermont venue-BILLSVILLE in Manchester VT.


Emma and Robyn took the stage a little after 7 p.m. and played until about 8:30 p.m. 

During the pandemic, Emma explored some of Bob Dylan's songs and in August 2020 she released the critically-acclaimed “Blonde On The Tracks”, an inspired reimagining of some of her favorite Bob Dylan tunes on Tiny Ghost Records. 

The album received Best of 2020 accolades from Rolling Stone, Nashville Scene, No Depression, The Guardian and more. The album charted in the Australian Top 10, as well as in the UK, US and European Americana Charts.

Billsville is a lovely place to hear music. The lawn can accommodate between 100-140 people.

Emma and Robyn kept commenting on the venue and the audience of music listeners (talking during the performances is discouraged).



More photos: CLICK HERE

Next Up for Billsville:
HISS Golden Messenger (full band) SOLD-OUT Aug. 26, 7-10 p.m. (with a wait list and possible 2nd show?)

Matthew Logan Vasquez Sept 18, 4-6 p.m.  TICKETS


Hike Report

Woodstock VT

My friend Gidget and I hiked up Mount Tom in Woodstock via the Faulkner Trail.

It was a fairly easy hike up, most of the way, on well maintained trails.

The last 100 feet or so was a bit challenging but do-able. 

And the views are well worth the trip up that last bit of trail.


More photos: CLICK HERE


Local Events ICYMI 


Weathersfield Proctor Library Events

Summer Reading Program-Oceans of Possibilities
School's out so that means Summer Reading begins! Programs every Saturday June 18-August 13.

Programs for ages 0-9 Stories, singing, and crafts every Wednesday and Saturday at 10:30. 
Programs for ages 10+ Every Saturday at 12:30. 
Limit of 5 for each program, so please sign up

For the brochure: Click Here


10th Annual Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors Returns July 30th 6 PM


The Weathersfield Proctor Library Fundraising Committee has announced the return of their annual “Summer Evening with Friends and Neighbors.” The date is Saturday, July 30th at 6 p.m. at the Weathersfield Center Meeting House on the Weathersfield Center Road, in Weathersfield VT.

Weathersfield Center Meeting House is located at 2656 Weathersfield Center Road, Weathersfield, VT. 

Light appetizers, beverages, desserts will be served and silent auction will be held. A lively concert with the Vermont Bluegrass Pioneers tops off the evening.

Admission $15; proceeds benefit the Weathersfield Proctor Library. 
All welcome. Call 802-674-2863 for further information.  
More information about the band: CLICK HERE or follow them on Facebook.

Shakespeare Returns to WPL

Wednesday evenings July 6-August 3, 7-8 PM. 

WPL Drop in Scrabble

Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)

Mondays at 1 p.m.
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details @ 603-252-0936



Weathersfield Summer Hikes UPDATES

Please contact Steve (stevea47@tds.net) if you plan to attend ANY or ALL of the hikes.
In your email-include you phone number.

Let him know which hikes you are interested in, and he will contact you about a week before for just those, or you can say “ALL” and he will contact you for each hike. 

“Contact” means confirmation and directions. Do not show up for a hike without eventually signing up – changes often occur. Hike start PROMPTLY– we wait only 5 minute.  Let him know if you want us to observe Covid precautions: masks as we gather, maintain distance as we walk unless your companions agree not to.

The hikes are being organized under the auspices of Weathersfield Parks and Recreation. Well-behaved dogs are welcome. We expect a range of hiking speeds.

Are you new to hiking? Wear footwear that is broken in and appropriate for our uneven trails. Hikers join us at their own risk. 

Feel free to call Steve, organizer, at 263-5439. Experienced hikers, too, please ask questions or comment freely.

Birding:
Marianne Walsh is happy to lead a bird walk from the upper section of Bowen Hill Rd to the wetlands on the Springfield/Weathersfield town line on Skyline Drive. The walk would be during a weekday and would be early (6 AM ?). Marianne walks this section in spring, summer and fall. If interested, contact her at 802-885-9420 or mwalsh@vermontel.net.

Saturday, July 23rd, 4:00 PM:  “Up on the Hill” on conserved land near Charlestown
We will walk on trails up the hill to a view of Ascutney, a short hike of only a mile and a half round trip. Some people last year added some of the forest walk to that excursion. I searched “Up on the Hill UVLT” and went to the website.  

Sunday, August 7th, 11:30 AM:  To the Cabin                             
We follow Swift’s Logging Road up to the crest of Pikes Peak ridge. Then we follow a trail through the woods to Grace’s skiing trail, head down that, and finish on a woodsy trail to Steve’s cabin. There is a nice view there. We will linger – a bit of food provided. The distance to the cabin will feel like 2 miles, plus a short walk on the Center Road.

Saturday, August 20th, 9:00 AM: B-29 crash site
We will go up from Matt Keniston’s on a trail well-maintained, but steep in places and overall a climb. Round-trip of 3 miles?? It might feel like more. There is a nice viewing spot halfway up. If anyone wants to head up to the site in the future, contact Matt for permission. If not sure of making the crucial turns without the tape in place, contact Steve Aikenhead at 263-5439, steve@vermontel.net. NO SOUVENIRS! Responsible people only.

Saturday, September 10th, 4:00 PM:  Ferry Road and the Connecticut River            
This generally level route with one steep descent of about ten yards heads down shaded Ferry Road and into Skyline Nursery. Soon it follows the river, sometimes with views.  At one point the remains of the huge Consul Jarvis sheep barn can be glimpsed. (Used to be – high corn last year!) The total length is about 2 miles. Carol Orth is the leader.

Saturday, September 24th, 9:30 AM:  Cooks Pond Loop
This is a route on wooded dirt roads more than on trail. There is a lovely framed view of Mt. Ascutney from the south end of Cooks Pond. Other mountain views occur at later points.  Difficulty: easy to moderate, with one long incline and a shorter one. Distance: almost 3 miles, unless a hiker goes only as far as the pond and then back up, less than 2 miles.

Saturday, October 1st, 8:00 AM:  Ascutney Mountain
We will go to the fire tower and the Brownsville Overlook. We will go up the Weathersfield Trail, but people wanting a less strenuous hike (.7 miles up) could drive up and meet us at the top, we hope. I expect to join that shorter climb. We leave early because parking later is a problem.  

Other days in October are open for rescheduling, maybe Mt. Cardigan, and a hike at your request. That last one could be earlier in the season.


Windsor Community and the American Red Cross are hosting upcoming blood drives.

Please join their lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today
 
Holiday Inn Ballroom (at Ascutney Mountain) 
485 Hotel Drive, Brownsville, VT, 05037
Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00: PM
Donors in and around Windsor and Reading Communities the Holiday Inn is hosting, and every eligible donor is welcome to come donate at any of the upcoming drives: 
Wed. 8/17, Wed. 9/14. 

Other locations are available too!
Click here to make an appointment

The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.


Things to Do...

Events
Farmers Markets

Outdoor Concerts

Front Porch Concert Series

Colburn Park 7 p.m.
Concerts are held each Thursday night starting July 7th until August 18th, beginning at 7 p.m. on Colburn Park located across from Lebanon City Hall at 51 N. Park St., Lebanon, NH.
Rain Location-First Congregational Church at 10 South Park Street Lebanon, NH 03766.
July 21 - The Rough & Tumble
July 28 - Grayson Ty
August 4 - Bassel & The Supernaturals
August 11 - Cold Chocolate
August 18 - Crazy Maggy


Hartland Summer Concert Series
Sundays at the Hartland Rec Gazebo 5-7 p.m.
July 24-The Gully Boys
July 31-Still Hill
August 14-Jim Yeager

News You Can Use

Town of Weathersfield



Weathersfield Police Blotter 

Select Board


All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Selectboard Members  
Mike Todd  Chair
David Fuller Vice Chair 
Kelly O'Brien  Clerk
Wendy Smith Member
Paul Tillman Member

Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m. 
July 18
August 1
August 15

June 16
May 18 Special Meeting (to sign the Warrant from the May 16th meeting)
May 2 (posted now but not posted at press time May 9 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
April 18 (posted now, but not posted at press time April 25 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
April 4
March 21
March 7-(The March 7th meeting minutes are now the March 7th meeting minutes not the Feb. 7th's as originally posted)
Special Meeting March 3-Select Board organization
Town Meeting Minutes
February 21
February 7
January 20
January 3

*Vermont Open Meeting Law
Minute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request after five calendar days from the date of any meeting. Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body. Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.

Weathersfield School

School's Out For Summer

Weathersfield School Board

Meeting Agendas may be found HERE

Weathersfield School Board will meets on Tuesdays
Virtual Link: https://meet.google.com/nfo-qttm-bgg
In Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)

Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney

School Board Meeting VIDEOS
Meeting Minutes
June 9
May 19
April 5 
March 8
February 26
February 15
February 11 Special Meeting  (Not posted at press time February 21 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
February 8  video link  (Now posted, not posted at press time February 14 in violation of Vermont's Open Meeting law. )
January 11

Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union

Dr. David Baker, Superintendent Update April 29, 2022

Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops 

Music and Singing in the Air...

Lebanon Opera House

All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.

 

Opera North at the Blow Me Down Farm Cornish--Sing On

Opera North Cosi fan Tutte July 21, July 23 7 p.m. Tickets

Opera North-Bette, Babs and Beyond Saturday, July 30 7 p.m. Tickets

Opera North's La Traviata July 27, July 29 and July 31 Tickets


North Country Community Teens- ANNIE, July 14, 15, 16, 17 INFO/TICKETS


NEXUS 2022 August 12, 13 and 14
FREE Concerts and Arts Festival 
Around Downtown Lebanon, NH

One Night of Queen, Wednesday, August 31 TICKETS

Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads, Friday, September 9 TICKETS (reserved Seated Balcony, GA Orchestra Seating)

Lorrie Morgan, Sunday, September 11 TICKETS

An Evening with the Cowboy Junkies, Tuesday, September 20 TICKETS 

Comic Hypnotist Frank Santos Jr. Friday, September 30 TICKETS

Comedian Bob Marley, Saturday October 22 TICKETS

CHICAGO-High School Edition-Trumbull Hall Troupe November 4, 5, 6  INFO

Exercise

Yoga

Whole Roasted Tro

Within Reach Yoga 

at Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House

Indoor Classes were at Perkinsville Community Church-Classes will be moved back to the Weathersfield Center Church beginning April 18. 

You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa.

Class sizes limited to 7.


Candlelit Gentle Flow Mondays
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm
July 18, 25 
~Location Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House~

Slow Flow, Rest + Restore Tuesdays
Tuesday Options: 9:00 am
July 19,26
~Location Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House~


Walk-ins can register up to 24hrs ahead by emailing Lisa and are available on a first-come, first served basis (classes fill early!). 

Please arrive 5 minutes early with your own props and mats.

Workshops Online

 

Vermont Online Workshops

Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.



Visit Our Local Restaurants

Bistro Midva Midva is open Wednesday-Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) Call (802) 299-1553 or visit their FACEBOOK PAGE for more information.
131 Main Street Windsor, VT

Daily Grind Café 
Call ahead for take out 674-9859
93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Exit Ate  (802) 674-4299 
Wednesdays-Sundays 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
202 VT 131, Ascutney

Harpoon Beer Garden and Brewery 802-674-5491
336 Ruth Carney Drive
Windsor, VT 05089

Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217 
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151

Outer Limits Brewing (802)-287-6100
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays;  Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..
60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153 

Springfield Diner-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.

Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 8 p.m.)
4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.


Food Assistance

Ascutney Union Church Food Cupboard in Ascutney 5243 Route 5 Saturdays 9-10 a.m. call 802-674-2484.

Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
Beginning Thursday, January 13, the regular opening schedule of 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month will resume. 
 The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!

Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.

Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.

Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.

Vermont State Resources and
COVID-19 Response Information

GET VACCINATED
and GET YOUR BOOSTER
Do it for Yourself, Your Family, Your Community


Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital Open for Walk-Ins M-F 1-5 PM
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering walk-in service on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.

The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.

Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.

A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.


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